Sink, with liquid soap dispenser and paper towels (may be located at a distance of no more than 20 meters from the room.) A trash can with lid and plastic trash bags.

Systems that ensure air renewal.

Natural and / or artificial lighting that guarantees an adequate lighting.

Plan for cleaning the infrastructure, equipment and furniture, executed by the personnel in charge of cleaning the establishment.

Non-slip floor material and specific conditions.

Compliance with the accessibility provisions of Law No. 7600.

Penalties: The conditions indicated above must be fulfilled within a maximum period of 12 months or no later than May 4 of the two thousand 2019. After this deadline and in a breach by the employer, the labor courts may sanction the employer with fines ranging from 1 to 23 salaries of clerk 1. As a reference, a salary of clerk 1 in accordance with the Ordinary Budget Act of the Republic is ¢ 323,028.33 colones (approximately US $565).

Entry into Force: This decree entered into force on May 4,2018, so all employers have until May 5, 2019 to implement the conditions described above in their work centers.

Therefore, it is important for all companies that comply with these requirements to catch up to avoid future legal problems.